A gilt-bronze mounted ebony and ebonized boulle marquetry side cabinet Paris, last quarter 19th century

surmounted by a Tinos green marble top and fitted with a single door centered by red tortoiseshell and brass inlay boulle marquetry and flanked by bearded male chutes, each side with foliate clasps and centered by the mask of Hercules, bearing the signature henry Dasson 1881. 

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. No shelves. Minor cracks and uplifting to tortoiseshell veneer. Please note this lot contains endangered species and a CITES permit will be necessary for export. Please contact the department with any questions.
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